Winning blow: pawn to h7 (g6)
c9-09786naming tag (square·N)Shuffle Rating 920Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
TypeWinning blow
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
26. gxh7 e3 27. dxe3
Why it works
- Great move! pawn to h7 keeps the pressure (+1.6).
- Spot on — pawn to e3 (+1.6).
- You reach a winning position (+1.6).
- If instead e3, then dxe3 and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #173.
SP-173 · ThroneScout — King in the middle of the rank, with a knight already committed to the corner.
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